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Institute of APPLIED SCIENCE Applied science relates to the application of scientific knowledge to practical challenges and jobs. Our courses prepare you for technological careers within the health, pharmaceutical, environment or general engineering sectors. You will learn to appreciate how the fundamental principles of science relate to the technological operations of the workplace, while developing the skills to work in laboratories and with environmental technologies and methodologies, as well as to apply basic engineering principles in industrial settings. Our Institute will soon be moving into one of the first buildings of the College’s new Campus. It will include 11 fully-equipped laboratories for training and research in microbiology, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences and other specialised MCAST Institute of Applied Science Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032 00356 2398 7369 00356 2398 7369 ias@mcast.edu.mt Director: Dr Ing Alex Rizzo
science and technology fields.
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MQF Level
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MCAST Foundation Certificate in Applied Science - Level 2*
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MCAST Diploma in Applied Science - Level 3* 3
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12/02/03
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)
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12/02/04
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability
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MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
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12/02/06
MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians - Level 4*
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12/02/07
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice)
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12/02/08
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice)
All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details. Il-Livelli huma bbażati fuq il-Qafas għall-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-aħħar paġna ta’ dan il-Prospett. * Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council. Proviżorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti għall-Kwalifiki.
MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances. L-MCAST jirriżerva d-dritt li jagħmel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-ħtieġa u ċ-ċirkostanzi.
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My course includes an apprenticeship with the Institute of Cellular Pharmacology Ltd., an innovative company that produces vegetal extracts for use in renowned cosmetics brands, medicines and veterinary products.
Diane Zammit, Second Year Student, BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
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I chose the Institute of Applied Science because I wanted to learn through a combination of lectures and hands on training in industrial laboratories. The work experience I’m gaining throughout my studies will surely help me to secure my dream career once I graduate.
Deryn Haidon, Third Year Student, MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
MQF LEVEL 2
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Applied Science - Level 2
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Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120201
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education or mcast Introductory Certificate Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand what skills and qualities are required for jobs in the science sector 2. Make accurate scientific observations and measurements in given situations 3. Describe the main factors that affect the health of individuals 4. Understand some of the factors that influence scientific progress.
The programme gives students, who are in possession of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate, the opportunity to progress to a number of science-related areas including health science, general engineering, applied science and environmental science.
Dawk l-istudenti li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tatTmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja, u li jinteressaw ruħhom f’xi qasam tax-xjenza, inklużi s-saħħa, l-inġinerija, ix-xjenza applikata u x-xjenza ambjentali, inħeġġuhom jikkunsidraw din il-linja ta’ studju.
Besides the key skills subjects, namely English, Maltese, Mathematics, IT and Personal Development, you will learn the basics of physics, chemistry and biology. You will also understand the applied use of these subjects in areas such as in the study of living systems, energy applications, etc.
Minbarra s-suġġetti ta’ qofol, jiġifieri l-Ingliż, il-Malti, il-Matematika, l-IT u l-Personal Development, ikollok ukoll introduzzjoni għallfiżika, il-kimika u l-bijoloġija. Dan iwasslek biex ikollok għarfien aħjar tal-applikazzjoni ta’ dawn is-suġġetti, per eżempju fl-istudju ta’ sistemi ta’ ħajja, l-enerġija, eċċ.
This programme is particularly suitable for students who have a scientific or technical aptitude, even if they have not fully decided upon their ultimate choice of career.
Il-programm huwa partikolarment addattat għal dawk li jippreferu x-xjenzi u x-xogħol ta’ natura teknika, ukoll jekk ikunu għadhom ma ddeċidewx x’karriera ser jidħlu għaliha.
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MQF LEVEL 3
MCAST Diploma in Applied Science - Level 3 3
Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120202
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes from English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the impact of human activity on the environment 2. Investigate forces, motion, energy, light, electricity and sound waves 3. Describe the factors that can affect and control human health 4. Investigate chemical substances and organic compounds.
The Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science gives you a strong grounding in fundamental science and technology principles, as well as an initial exposure to vocational science subjects found in health, environmental and engineering industries. You will be able to understand the fundamental principles and laws of science, and how these are applied within laboratory and manufacturing organisations. You will be made aware of the physical principles behind certain technologies. You will also be able to understand the science of different materials, and gain an awareness of the principles concerning forces, speed, heat and energy.
Id-Diploma in Applied Science tal-Livell 3 toffrilek taħriġ fil-prinċipji fundamentali taxxjenza u t-teknoloġija u tintroduċik għassuġġetti vokazzjonali tax-xjenza li tiltaqa’ magħhom fl-industriji tas-saħħa, tal-ambjent u dawk tal-inġinerija. Tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar il-prinċipji fundamentali u l-liġijiet tax-xjenza, u kif dawn jiġu applikati fil-laboratorju u fl-organizzazzjonijiet talmanifattura. Tkun tista’ tagħraf aħjar kif ilprinċipji fiżiċi japplikaw f’ċerti teknoloġiji u fix-xjenza tal-materjali. L-istudju jinkludi wkoll riferenzi għall-prinċipji li jirrigwardaw elementi, per eżempju s-sħana u l-enerġija.
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MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)
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Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120203
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in Applied Science – Level 3 or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: English Language, Maltese, Mathematics, Biology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the physiological, sociological, and psychological approaches applied within a health and social care setting 2. Recall how legislation, policies and procedures promote health, safety and security in health and social care settings 3. Understand potential effects of life factors and events on the development of the individual 4. Understand the factors that affect health status and patterns of ill health, and know the origins and application of current public health strategies. Career opportunities:
• Paramedic aide • Health administrator • Environmental health officer
The Level 4 MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care has been developed to prepare students for health related careers. Students will learn about the impact of human beings on the environment, be able to understand the physical and psychological changes of ageing, understand aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems, and build competences in dealing with people with health problems and with challenging behaviour. Through work placements students will get the chance to develop the skills and competences required to work within the health sector.
L-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care huwa kors tal-Livell 4 li tfassal biex iħejji studenti għax-xogħol f’karrieri relatati mas-saħħa. Titgħallem dwar l-impatt tal-bniedem fuq l-ambjent, dwar il-bidliet fiżiċi u psikoloġiċi fl-etajiet avvanzati, dwar aspetti tal-anatomija u l-fiżjoloġija tas-sistemi tal-ġisem. Tkun mistenni tiżviluppa l-kompetenzi li jwassluk biex tittratta sew ma’ persuni li jkollhom problemi ta’ saħħa jew dawk b’imġieba diffiċli. Permezz tal-esperjenza li tieħu minn fuq il-post tax-xogħol, inti jkollok l-opportunità tiġbor l-għarfien u l-kompetenzi meħtieġa biex taħdem fis-settur tas-saħħa.
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MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability
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Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120204
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE – Level 3 or 4 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSES Compulsory: at least 3 from English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Computer Studies At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand and be able to apply the principles of sustainable development 2. Carry out justification exercises and feasibility studies leading to the efficient and effective utilization of resources 3. Understand current legislation and best practice relevant to waste, pollution and efficiency in resource utilisation 4. Implement an investigative environmental sustainability project. Career opportunities: Technical project manager Environmental technologist Environmental analyst
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Awareness of environmental sustainability and related environmentally-based sectors are growing rapidly in Europe, with the Maltese government recently introducing various laws and standards on reducing global warming, climate change, low carbon emissions and the need for conservation in general.
Il-kuxjenza dwar is-sostenibbiltà ambjentali u l-oqsma relatati qed tikber b’rata mgħaġġla fl-Ewropa, hekk li l-gvern Malti għadda numru ta’ liġijiet u stabbilixxa standards li jikkontribwixxu biex itaffu l-bidla fil-klima, inaqqsu l-emissjonijiet tal-carbon u jiffukaw fuq il-konservazzjoni b’mod ġenerali.
The Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability includes topics related to environmental monitoring and energy management that are fundamental to the development of environmental awareness, and to provide practical skills and techniques that support environmental understanding.
L-Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability tinkludi unitajiet ta’ studju li jiffukaw fuq l-immaniġġjar tal-enerġija u elementi oħra li huma fundamentali għall-iżvilupp ta’ kuxjenza ambjentali. Il-kors jipprovdilek il-ħiliet prattiċi u għarfien siewi dwar l-ambjent.
This programme prepares you for employment within environmental sustainability sector-based organisations, as well as within medium to large organisations that face many environmental challenges on a daily basis. As from academic year 2013-14, the Higher National Diploma in Environmental Conservation will also be offered.
Il-programm iħejjik għal xogħol f’organizzazzjonijiet f’dan il-qasam, kemm dawk ta’ daqs medju, kif ukoll aktar kbar, u li ta’ kuljum jiffaċċjaw ħafna sfidi ambjentali. Mis-sena akkademika 2013-14 se jibda jigi offrut il-kors Higher National Diploma in Environmental Conservation.
MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science 4
Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120205A
Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in Applied Science – Level 3 or 4 SEC/O-Level passes from English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Follow and communicate procedures in the scientific workplace 2. Use scientific techniques to understand technological processes within an organisation 3. Understand how science-based organisations develop products and deliver services 4. Understand the requirements of science technicians in an organisation. Career opportunities:
• Laboratory analyst • Laboratory technologist
The Extended Diploma in Applied Science is designed for students who wish to embark on a technological career in a range of possible industries and professions such as within health, pharmaceutics, environment and general engineering. The programme contains a wide range of science and technology units that reflect aspects of employment within science-based organisations. Students will learn to appreciate how the fundamental principles of science relate to the technological operations of the workplace. They will develop the skills to work in a laboratory environment, to work with environmental technologies and methodologies, and to apply basic engineering principles within the workplace.
L-Extended Diploma in Applied Science hija maħsuba għall-istudenti li jixtiequ jidħlu għal karriera vokazzjonali f’xi industrija jew professjoni li għandha rabta mas-saħħa, il-farmaċewtika, l-ambjent u l-inġinerija ġenerali. Il-programm fih għażla wiesgħa ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jittrattaw aspetti varji ta’ impjieg f’organizzazzjonijiet li għandhom bażi xjentifika. Titgħallem tapprezza aħjar kif il-prinċipji fundamentali tax-xjenza jirrelataw max-xogħol ta’ natura teknoloġika. Tieħu wkoll it-taħriġ biex tkun tista’ taħdem fil-laboratorju, f’ambjenti li jitolbu għarfien tat-teknoloġiji u l-metodoloġiji ambjentali. Tkun mistenni tapplika l-prinċipji bażiċi tat-teknoloġija fil-post tax-xogħol.
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Work placements in local pharmacies
MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians – Level 4 4
Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120206
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in Applied Science – Level 3 or 6 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand how to assist in the provision of services within the pharmacy environment
The Level 4 MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians is a two-year programme of studies designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career as a pharmacy technician. Students will be exposed to scientific and pharmaceutical principles as well as be given a sound knowledge of health-related material, resulting in an all-round approach to effectively and competently embark on a career as a pharmacy technician. The programme is designed to provide participants with all the necessary information, technical skills, knowledge of procedures, legislation and responsibilities requested by such a career, which strongly underpins the provision of health care and services.
2. Recall the national regulations and policies regarding use, distribution, storage and supply of medicines to patients and pharmacy customers 3. Explain the uses and limitations of medicines, including their management in practice 4. Use standard pharmacy resources to provide a service to pharmacy customers. Career opportunities: Pharmacy technician
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L- MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians talLivell 4 huwa programm ta’ sentejn maħsub għal dawk l-istudenti li jixtiequ jaqbdu karriera bħala pharmacy technician. Titgħallem il-prinċipji xjentifiċi u dawk farmaċewtiċi u tkun mistenni tifhem sewwa l-elementi siewja li huma marbuta mas-saħħa. Dan l-għarfien sħiħ jagħtik il-kompetenzi meħtieġa u jippreparak b’mod effettiv biex tidħol għall-karriera ta’ pharmacy technician. Għaldaqstant il-programm jipprovdilek l-informazzjoni kollha, il-ħiliet tekniċi, l-għarfien dwar il-proċeduri, il-leġiżlazzjoni u r-responsabbilitajiet li tkun teħtieġ għal karriera bħal din, karriera li hija waħda ta’ qofol fisservizzi tal-kura u tas-saħħa.
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MQF LEVEL 5
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice)
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Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120207
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) or MCAST DIPLOMA FOR DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANTS - LEVEL 4 or MCAST DIPLOMA FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS - LEVEL 4 or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Preferred: Chemistry, Biology, Physics
At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in health and social care practice 2. Maintain health and safety standards in health and social care settings 3. Practice professional care in general and specialised health care environments 4. Understand public health policy. Career opportunities: Health practice worker Medical representative Health administrator
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This course has been developed to gear students for a higher level of work responsibility within the health sector. Students will specialise in topics such as the principles of health management and practice, the physiological principles of health and social care, and how to create and sustain effective work partnerships within the health sector. Students will experience work placement practice under the supervision of experienced health professionals, thus furthering their insights into the profession. This course is also intended for those who wish to further their studies in Health and Social Care Practice by means of the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Health and Social Care (Practice).
Dan il-kors jimmira li jipprepara lill-istudenti għal impjiegi b’livell ta’ responsabbilta’ ogħla filqasam tas-saħħa. L-istudenti jkollhom iċ-ċans li jispeċjalizzaw f’suġġetti bħall-prinċipji tal-‘management’ u l-prattika fil-qasam tas-saħħa u l-kura soċjali, kif ukoll kif joħolqu u jsostnu kollaborazzjonijiet effettivi fil-qasam tas-saħħa. L-istudenti jieħdu taħriġ f’postijiet tax-xogħol f’dan il-qasam, taħt is-superviżjoni ta’ professjonisti b’esperjenza. B’hekk ikomplu jkattru l-għarfien tagħhom f’din il-professjoni. Dan il-kors huwa wkoll immirat għal dawk li jixtiequ jkomplu l-istudji tagħhom fil-livell ta’ lawrja permezz tal-kors B.Sc. (Hons.) in Health and Social Care (Practice), offrut mill-MCAST.
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice)
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Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120208
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice) Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in relation to health and social care practice 2. Provide appropriate care in relation to particular clinical case studies as part of a medical team 3. Apply biomedical science for health and social care settings 4. Understand ethical issues and make informed decisions within the context of the Health and Social Care sector. Career opportunities: Senior health practice worker Medical representative Senior health administrator
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The degree programme provides students with the competences required for those who intend to work in contact with clients making use of health and social care services. You will have the opportunity to practice your care skills in different health and social care settings such as those catering for children, individuals with a disability, the elderly, and others. The ability to conduct research in this area is a key issue and you will be expected to develop analytical skills and learn how to create tailormade research programmes in the area.
Dan il-programm, li jwassal għal lawrja fil-qasam tal-kura, irawwem fik dawk il-ħiliet professjonali li jkollok bżonn jekk tkun ser taħdem ma’ klijenti li qed jagħmlu użu mis-servizzi soċjali u dawk tas-saħħa. Inti ser ikollok l-opportunità tipprattika l-ħiliet tiegħek f’ambjenti tas-saħħa u f’dawk soċjali, fir-rigward tat-tfal, tal-persuni b’diżabbiltà u mal-anzjani. Il-ħila li tagħmel ir-riċerka hija ta’ qofol għal min jixtieq javvanza f’dan il-qasam. Għaldaqstant, inti tkun mistenni tiżviluppa ħiliet analitiċi kif ukoll tfassal u twettaq programmi ta’ riċerka fis-settur.
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice) 1 year full-time
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MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice) 2 years full-time
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MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)
MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians - Level 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
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2 years part-time on Apprenticeship
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12/02/02 MCAST Diploma in Applied Science - Level 3 1 year full-time 3
12/02/01 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Applied Science - Level 2 2
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* Further progression in Environmental courses to be offered in 2013 ** Further progression in Applied Science courses to be offered in 2013
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